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Questions? Contact AWCI Director of Communications and Marketing, Amelia Miedema, CAE.

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How Trump’s Policy Agenda Could Impact the Construction Industry

President Trump’s policy agenda could have significant impacts on the construction industry. Here are five key areas where his policies may affect construction and contracting.

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Survey Shows Backlogs Decline, but Contractors Remain Optimistic

The February survey by ABC reported a construction backlog of 8.3 months, slightly down from January's 8.4 months but up from 8.1 months in February 2024.

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Tariffs Could Raise Building Costs by 10%

President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on construction materials, including steel, aluminum, and lumber, could increase costs for developers by up to 10%.

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Steel Deck Institute Announces New Edition of AISI S100 Standard for Cold-Formed Steel

The Steel Deck Institute (SDI) announces the release of the ANSI/SDI AISI S100-2024 North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members.

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Key Considerations for Building Product Manufacturers Around Tariffs

According to a March 2025 article from FMI, the construction and building products industry is facing a dynamic environment due to newly implemented tariffs on steel and aluminum.

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Monthly Construction Spending: January 2025

The U.S. Census Bureau announced the following value put in place construction statistics for January 2025.

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2025 Construction Cost Outlook

Construction cost inflation continued to moderate in 2024, with North America experiencing a 1.11% increase in the fourth quarter and a 4.69% rise year-over-year.

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Trim-Tex, Inc. Acquires Plastic Components, Inc.

Trim-Tex has announced the acquisition of Plastic Components, Inc., marking its first acquisition in the company’s 56-year history.

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Construction and Extraction Occupations

Employment in construction and extraction occupations is expected to grow at a rate faster than the average for all professions between 2023 and 2033.

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